Posts Tagged ‘Recipes’
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Not everyone can agree on who will win the Super Bowl, but most people agree it's a great excuse for a party. Keep it on the healthy side with these recipes.
Edamame Hummus
Adapted from the Food Network Kitchens
1/2 pound frozen shelled edamame (green soy beans), about 1 1/2 cups
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ...Read More...
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Monday, December 12th, 2011

When you think of comfort food, what pops into your mind? For me, it's pasta. I love a big bowl of steaming, soul-satisfying pasta. I love it even more when it's good for me, like this Roasted Eggplant Pasta is. It's easy to make and has that hearty, stick-to-your-ribs quality.
In my house, pasta sauce is ...Read More...
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Monday, November 21st, 2011

It's almost Thanksgiving! Time for the holiday's most famous side dish: cranberry sauce.
Did you know:
Cranberries are one of the few fruits indigenous to the United States?
Cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections?
Cranberries have anti-cancer properties and can help boost the effectiveness of some cancer-fighting drugs?
Cranberries on their own are incredibly tart, so sugar is typically added ...Read More...
Tags: holidays, Recipes
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Monday, November 14th, 2011

I love this easy recipe (slightly adapted) from Real Simple. It makes my kitchen smell like fall and it's a delicious way to eat one of the season's best offerings: butternut squash. Pair this with roasted chicken or fish and some sautéed greens. Enjoy!
Roast Butternut Squash Puree
Serves 6 - 8
3 butternut squash (2 pounds each)
1 ...Read More...
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Friday, November 11th, 2011

It's mid-November and we're starting the downward slide into holiday eating. This time of year is really like an all-you-can-eat buffet. We kick off with the candy of Halloween, crash into the eating frenzy that is Thanksgiving, run full-tilt through Chanukah and Christmas (Latkes! Seven fishes! Candy canes! Oh my!) Then we cap it off ...Read More...
Tags: holidays, Recipes
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Monday, October 24th, 2011

Last week, I talked about Fundamental Foods - ingredients I prepare on Sunday to enjoy during the week. Here's exactly what I made last week:
black rice
quinoa
roasted vegetables (mushrooms, sweet potatoes, parsnips, shallots)
sautéed broccoli rabe
sautéed kale
beans
bell pepper slices
leeks sautéed with a ton of ginger
Armed with these choices, I was able to throw together most of the ...Read More...
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Saturday, October 15th, 2011

I like to prepare batches of food I can mix & match for a variety of meals and snacks. I call them my Fundamental Foods. They’re the building blocks of many of my week’s meals. In any given day, here’s what you’ll find in my refrigerator:
Cooked Beans
Roasted or Grilled Vegetables
Cooked Whole Grains
Hard-boiled Eggs
Iced Tea
Sautéed Greens
Cut-up ...Read More...
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